DIVERS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Established Veteran Owned & Operated

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1 DIVERS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Established Veteran Owned & Operated N. Northlake Way, Suite 150 Seattle, WA (800)

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PROGRAMS... OUR MISSION... CAREER LIKE NO OTHER... CERTIFICATIONS LIST... VETERAN? WE GET YOU... SEATTLE... WHY CHOOSE DIT... ADMISSIONS LIVE YOUR ADVENTURE BECOME AN EXPERT COMMERCIAL DIVER

3 PROGRAM DIT prepares you to meet and exceed the expectations of the commercial diving industry by focusing on team success. You ll develop skills in leadership and support roles, learn industry best practices for safety, and participate in cooperative decision-making. 7 Months 900-Hour Program Each segment of the course builds on the previous months topics to prepare you to excel in the industry. MONTH 1 PHYSICS & MEDICINE These subjects form the basis of everything the diver will encounter from depth & pressure to the gas laws that affect the diver. Decompression tables, charting, and chamber operations are a few of the tools you will use every day to ensure you and your team s safety. MONTH 2 MONTH 3 LIGHTWEIGHT & RIGGING OFFSHORE & HAZMAT MONTH 4 UNDERWATER WELDING & BURNING Get familiar with your surfacesupplied diving gear and procedures before making your first dives down to 20 fsw. Then you ll earn your API Qualified Rigger card after learning the basics of rigging from vocabulary to actual hands on techniques. Your new skills are put to the test on midwater projects at depths to 40 fsw. With an emphasis on dive planning, teamwork, and safety, you ll incorporate tools, pipeline and HazMat training into your daily class activities. Practice laying beads topside then test your welds during observed tank dives. Cut steel topside before tackling open water burning projects using Broco rods that burn at up to 10,000 degrees. You ll also learn inspection techniques of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). MONTH 5 MONTH 6 MONTH 7 HYDRAULICS & SALVAGE SCUBA & INLAND DEEP DIVES 1 You ll accomplish projects with underwater chainsaws, jackhammers, impact wrenches and hull scrubbers. Then plan and achieve the salvage of a 26 steel boat as a team project to apply Salvage Theory to Practical Salvage Diving. You ll begin with Pool and Open Water training for your NAUI SCUBA certification. Then you ll practice Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection methods during surfacesupplied dives while getting oriented to the routines of inland diving operations. Now you ll put everything together during open water dives to 165 fsw in Lake Washington. Conduct low visablity dives while employing Surface Decompression procedures. Finish with Mixed Gas Theory, Job Placement, and Finals before beginning your diving career! 2

4 OUR MISSION Our mission is to provide advanced technical training that produces the most qualified, skilled professionals in the constantly evolving underwater marine industry. DIT S MISSION IS GUIDED BY THESE TWO UNCOMPROMISING PRINCIPLES: An unyielding commitment to safety. Promoting gainful employment and advancement in the commercial diving industry. DIT OFFERS WORLD CLASS DIVER EDUCATION (Underwater Magazine, March/April 2015) Since 1968, DIT has qualified thousands of graduates from around the world and set them on a unique and rewarding career path in commercial diving. At DIT you ll train to an international standard that is accepted by the major diving regulators and preferred by companies worldwide. DIT provided me with a great diving education. They helped to prepare me for the industry. I had no trouble getting a job after graduation. - Janelle Wenner DIT Graduate, Class

5 The point of going to school is to LAUNCH YOUR CAREER! You ll have placement resources to help you every step of the way. DIT offers placement assistance including: Full-time Placement Director & Placement Team Campus visits by recruiters from offshore & inland companies Resume writing assistance & interview practice Development of the life skills necessary for long-term career growth such as personal budgeting and professional development Continued assistance throughout your career Notifications of current job openings 88% job placement rate (166 placed out of 188 students available June May 2014) A CAREER LIKE NO OTHER You ll join DIT graduates working all over the globe in areas such as salvage, pipeline repairs, environmental safety, saturation, and ship s husbandry. Divers Institute of Technology has been training divers since You ll train with experienced faculty who are known and respected throughout the industry. Some of today s most skilled and talented tenders, divers, supervisors, superintendents, & project managers began their careers at Divers Institute of Technology. - Scott Coker General Manager of Operations, DeepCor Marine, Inc. You ll learn the ways to excel in your career, whether your focus becomes offshore petroleum production, inland underwater construction, nuclear power plant diving, or any other area in which divers may be employed. 5 6

6 CERTIFICATIONS LIST Your certifications show your competence in the different skills required in the dive industry. DIT s certifications will provide you with the broadest range of employment opportunities. Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Unrestricted Surface Supplied Air Diver issued by the Divers Certification Board of Canada (DCBC) This certification allows you to work globally. It opens up international job opportunities and world travel. Qualified Rigger API RP2D (REV-7) This shows you have a working knowledge of rigging techniques and procedures that you ll use daily throughout your diving career. Kirby Morgan Hat Operator You will gain an operational knowledge of maintenance requirements for your critical life support systems provided by Kirby Morgan. First Aid, CPR, AED, BVM, and Oxygen Provider Association of Dive Contractors International (ADCI) Entry Level Tender/Diver This certification allows you to obtain dive jobs in the U.S. market as well as in countries which recognize the ADCI certification. Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Certificate You ll learn how to analyze operational hazards, and provide mitigating techniques or procedures to ensure all operations are conducted safely. National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) Open Water SCUBA SCUBA is a requisite skill toward attaining international certification with DCBC. As a bonus you ll have this life-long certification to enjoy exotic and interesting dive sites. Safety first! All commercial divers are required to maintain up-to-date versions of these certifications to ensure job site safety. Level I Liquid Penetrant Testing (NDT) & Level II Magnetic Particle Testing (NDT) Initial Training Certificates The comprehensive training I received at DIT prepared me for a career in the inland or offshore sectors, and in my current position I still rely heavily on the knowledge I gained there to make diving-related decisions. The staff took a genuine interest in my successful completion of the program, and they still take an interest in my career. These certificates qualify you to perform basic NDT inspections in various sectors of the industry. Hazardous Waste Materials (HazMat) 40-hour OSHA 29 CFR and WAC 80-hour HAZWOPER As a diver you may elect to take jobs where you ll handle toxic waste or hazardous materials on, around, or in the water. In order to accept these positions, this certification is required. 7 - Phil Newsum Executive Director, Association of Diving Contractors International, DIT Class Upon completion of our 900-hour program, and meeting the requirements set forth by each certifying authority while in school, graduates will earn all of these certifications. 8

7 VETERAN? WE GET YOU Your military experience is an asset here. It will help you become a future leader in commercial diving. Our veteran staff will assist in your transition from active duty to civilian life as a DIT student. Strong communication, clear expectations, and camaraderie are a way of life here. DIT is proud to contribute to the education and career development of our nation s veterans as well as providing support for our veteran community. USE YOUR BENEFITS Veterans may use their military benefits to assist in attending DIT. Our enrollment team handles Post-9/11 GI Bill paperwork every day. We ll walk you through the steps so you don t have to worry about a thing. In gratitude for your service, DIT waives the $100 application fee for all active duty military and veterans. My transition from military service to finding a civilian career right for me proved to be a challenging one. The outstanding staff at DIT helped make A CAREER LIKE NO OTHER the transition quick and simple. Many of DIT s instructors previously served in various branches of the military and this helps to make it a great You ll join DIT graduates working all over the globe in areas such as salvage, pipeline learning enviornment for our nation s repairs, environmental safety, saturation, and ship s husbandry. Divers Institute of veterans. Technology has been training divers since You ll train with experienced faculty who are known and respected throughout the - Craig Student industry. DIT Graduate, Class You ll learn the ways to excel in your career, whether your focus becomes offshore petroleum production, inland underwater construction, nuclear power plant diving, or any other area in which divers may be employed

8 SEATTLE, WA A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE & LEARN COOL NEIGHBORHOOD. Go to school in the city. Coffee shops, restaurants, shopping, concert venues, parks, and housing are all nearby in the Fremont neighborhood. See the Seattle skyline from campus, and explore all the Pacific Northwest has to offer. WATER EVERYWHERE! At our campus on Lake Union, you ll learn in the classroom, on floating barges, aboard DIT s diving vessel the M/V Response, and, of course, in the lake. You ll also dive multiple offsite locations throughout the Seattle area where you learn to adapt to the challenges of various underwater terrains and equipment requirements. MURKY WATER. Take advantage of the realistic training conditions in Lake Union, Lake Washington, and the Puget Sound. While other divers might be afraid of cold or dark water, your skills will be honed in it. SO MANY OUTDOOR ADVENTURES The Puget Sound area offers you unparalleled outdoor opportunities. Hiking, fishing, snowboarding, surfing, mountain biking, backpacking, and camping are all nearby. You ll have easy access to the Cascade and Olympic mountains, as well as numerous lakes, waterfalls, beaches, and rivers

9 WHY CHOOSE DIT First U.S. dive school to offer an international certification PROGRAM DIT prepares you to meet and exceed the expectations of the commercial diving industry by focusing on team success. You ll develop skills in leadership and support roles, learn industry best practices for safety, and participate in cooperative decision-making. Dive 14 unique hat configurations 88% job placement (166 placed out of 188 students available from June May 2014) Faculty with over YEARS 12 certifications included in our core program combined industry experience 37 Students come from around the country & the world Over 15:1 Studentteacher ratio 41% Training commercial divers over 48 years Veteran/ Military Students (136 Veterans of 327 active students from June July 2016) MINIMUM 3000 minutes bottom time More than 50% of DIT s faculty are Veterans 1 13 Learn over 15 knots Hats to dive 4 Major pipe projects 165 ft depth you ll dive to MONTH 1 7 Months 900-Hour Program PHYSICS & MEDICINE Each segment of the course builds on the previous months topics to prepare you to excel in the industry. These subjects form the basis of everything the diver will encounter from depth & pressure to the gas laws that affect the diver. Decompression tables, charting, and chamber operations are a few of the tools you will use every day to ensure you and your team s safety. MONTH 2 MONTH 3 MONTH 4 LIGHTWEIGHT & RIGGING OFFSHORE & HAZMAT UNDERWATER WELDING & BURNING Get familiar with your surfacesupplied diving gear and procedures before making your first dives down to 20 fsw. Then you ll earn your API Qualified Rigger card after learning the basics of rigging from vocabulary to actual hands on techniques. Your new skills are put to the test on midwater projects at depths to 40 fsw. With an emphasis on dive planning, teamwork, and safety, you ll incorporate tools, pipeline and HazMat training into your daily class activities. Practice laying beads topside then test your welds during observed tank dives. Cut steel topside before tackling open water burning projects using Broco rods that burn at up to 10,000 degrees. You ll also learn inspection techniques of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). MONTH 5 MONTH 6 MONTH 7 HYDRAULICS & SALVAGE SCUBA & INLAND DEEP DIVES You ll accomplish projects with underwater chainsaws, jackhammers, impact wrenches and hull scrubbers. Then plan and achieve the salvage of a 26 steel boat as a team project to apply Salvage Theory to Practical Salvage Diving. You ll begin with Pool and Open Water training for your NAUI SCUBA certification. Then you ll practice Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection methods during surfacesupplied dives while getting oriented to the routines of inland diving operations. Now you ll put everything together during open water dives to 165 fsw in Lake Washington. Conduct low visablity dives while employing Surface Decompression procedures. Finish with Mixed Gas Theory, Job Placement, and Finals before beginning your diving career! 14 2

10 ADMISSIONS DIT s team is here to support you as you embark on this adventure. You ll have a dedicated Admissions, Financial Aid and Veterans Service team to assist you with any questions you have about the program. REQUIREMENTS 18 years of age or older upon graduation of program High school diploma, transcript or GED Proficient in English speaking, reading and writing Able to pass an ADCI dive physical Ability to swim 400 meters unassisted Ability to obtain a TWIC card Prior dive experience is not required. Applicants should be experienced swimmers and be comfortable in the water. Ideal candidates have a positive attitude, a high mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work safely and effectively in a team environment. HOW TO APPLY Click on Apply Now to submit your application on our website at and pay the $100 application fee. (Application fee waived for military and veterans.) Next, complete your FAFSA online at Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. Call us at to set up a phone interview with an Admissions Representative. Once finished, your Admissions Representative will give you instructions on submitting the following required documents: Letter of Recommendation Letter of Intent Copy of your High School Diploma or GED HOW TO PLAN A VISIT We d love for you to come tour our facility! Schedule online ( or give us a call to schedule your tour!